Golfplatz Eichenheim
Alpine Wonder
Two of the Austria’s key golf areas, Zell am See in Salzburgerland and Kitzbühel in the Tyrol, are within a short drive of each other and have all the right ingredients for the travelling golfer: chic ski towns, top-class restaurants, friendly locals, spa and wellness treatments, a multitude of outdoor activities and invigorating stress-free golf.
From quirky nine-holers to championship-class designs, the golf courses are mostly quiet, the green fees affordable and because of the altitude, well struck shots can fly an extra 10 per cent of distance through the crisp clean air. But the absolute essence of Alpine golf is the breathtaking scenery and the panoramic vistas that unfold as you play, and nothing sums up this better than Golfplatz Eichenheim in the Kitzbühel region.
Designed by Kyle Phillips, whose impressive portfolio of layouts includes Kingsbarns in Scotland and The Grove in England, the 5,944-metre track presents a stern test for players of all standards, with superbly manicured greens, rollercoaster fairways, meandering water hazards and regular elevation changes, which combine to produce a truly memorable experience. After playing your approach shots through a cut in the rocks, at the par-five first, take a few moments to appreciate the setting. The emerald green appears perched on the same level as a snow-capped mountain range in the distance, creating one of the most stunning vistas in Austrian golf.
Contact: eichenheim.at
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